Moving to Malta from South Carolina
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Carolina to Malta? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Carolina to Malta, you would find that Malta is 9.0% cheaper than South Carolina. A $75,000 salary in South Carolina would need to be roughly €63,952 in Malta to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between South Carolina and Malta.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €63,952
To maintain the same standard of living in Malta
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 9.1% less
Groceries
pay 23.5% less
Transportation
pay 30.7% more
Housing
pay 36.9% less
Childcare
pay 56.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from South Carolina to Malta.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to South Carolina.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malta performs significantly better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
South Carolina performs better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though South Carolina leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Malta performs significantly better than South Carolina across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Columbia | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) |
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| Month | Columbia | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) |
| Feb | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) |
| Apr | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) |
| May | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) |
| Oct | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) |
| Nov | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) |
| Dec | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) |
National Weather Service
Meteorological OfficeVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Malta. To live, work, or study long-term in Malta, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malta's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Malta
Visa Free
Malta passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Malta than South Carolina?
Malta and South Carolina are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Malta?
Budget about €15,988 for 3 months in Malta (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Malta?
From major Malta cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in South Carolina and Malta are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Malta compared to South Carolina?
Malta performs significantly better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Malta compared to South Carolina?
The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 66°F in Columbia. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Columbia gets 46.3 in.
What language do they speak in Malta?
The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In South Carolina, the official language is English.
